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I stop breathing for periods of time at night. i have gerd and i've often have at least 1 nostril blocked. thick mucus in throat. are these connected?

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Dr. Ronald Ward answered

Stop breathing: Sleep apnea. need polysomnogram. See ENT for laryngeal endoscopy and nasal exam.

Dr Moeser and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 3/15/2017

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A member asked:

I stop breathing for periods of time at night. i have gerd and i've often have at least 1 nostril blocked. thick mucus in throat. are these connected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Ward answered

Dr Moeser and 5 doctors agreed

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